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Emollients

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Definition: Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.     
Substances having this pharmacologic action: Simethicone; Petrolatum; Mineral Oil
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
dioctyl maleate  2915-53-9   *Maleates Emollients. Contact Dermatitis 2003 Jun;48(6):350
Doublebase  0   Organic Chemicals Emollients Hydrogel. J Dermatolog Treat 2002 Jun;13(2):61-6
locobase  0   Organic Chemicals Emollients. Contact Dermatitis 1993 Nov;29(5):266-71
Decubal  0   Organic Chemicals Emollients. Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh) 1990;70(6):474
lauric acid diethanolamide  120-40-1   *Ethanolamines *Lauric Acids Allergens Emollients. Contact Dermatitis 1987;16(2):117
Neriderm  0   Organic Chemicals Emollients. Wien Klin Wochenschr 1986;98(13):428
Natuderm  0   Lipids Emollients. Br J Clin Pract 1980;34(6):178;186

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